Logistics Coordinator: On-Time Delivery & Carrier Ops

Americold; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Americold is seeking a transportation and dispatch specialist to optimize carrier selection and performance, ensuring at least 95% on-time delivery across shipments. You will coordinate order processing, address shipping exceptions, and maintain continuous communication with shippers and carriers to support reliable distribution operations.

The role requires a minimum of 2 years in transportation/dispatch, a college degree is preferred, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and AS/400 systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of transportation and dispatch experience required.
• College degree preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AS/400 systems required.

Responsibilities

• Manage carrier selection and performance to ensure 95% on-time delivery.
• Coordinate order processing and resolve shipping exceptions.
• Maintain ongoing communication with shippers and carriers.
• Proactively resolve issues for customers, warehouses, and carriers and escalate to management as needed.
• Maintain communication with shipping facilities and carriers to ensure proper execution.
• Travel by automobile and airplane may be required for business purposes.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

College degree

Tools

AS/400

Job description

Americold is seeking a transportation and dispatch specialist to optimize carrier selection and performance, ensuring at least 95% on-time delivery across shipments. You will coordinate order processing, address shipping exceptions, and maintain continuous communication with shippers and carriers to support reliable distribution operations.

The role requires a minimum of 2 years in transportation/dispatch, a college degree is preferred, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and AS/400 systems.